There are 6 ways to get from Wilpattu National Park to Matale by taxi, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Thambuttegamataxi
- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain
9h 54mRs 11,726–17,022Drive 181.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Wilpattu National Park to Matalecar 181.3 km
4h 38mRs 8,180–11,815Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Mataletaxi 181.3 km
4h 38mRs 19,000–24,000Taxi, train via Talawa
- Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Thalawataxi
- Take the train from Thalawa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain
10hRs 11,348–16,575Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Tambuttegamtaxi
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
6h 2mRs 12,113–14,429Taxi, train #2
- Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Thambuttegamataxi
- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Kurunegalatrain
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
6h 3mRs 12,726–16,722
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilpattu National Park to Matale is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Wilpattu National Park to Matale is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Wilpattu National Park and Matale is 265 km. The road distance is 181.3 km.
The best way to get from Wilpattu National Park to Matale without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 54m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Wilpattu National Park to Matale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilpattu National Park to Matale is 181 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Wilpattu National Park to Matale.
There are 1341+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Wilpattu National Park to Matale. However, you can take the taxi to Thambuttegama, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Matale. Alternatively, you can drive from Wilpattu National Park to Matale in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Thalawa to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Thambuttegama to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–24,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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